Saudi Arabia Becomes an Official Global Entry Partner, CBP Announces
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced in Washington on October 27, 2026 that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is now an official Global Entry partner, making Saudi Arabian citizens eligible to apply for the expedited-entry program. Saudi Arabia joins 22 existing international partners.
Global Entry gives preapproved, low-risk travelers expedited clearance at U.S. airports and access to TSA PreCheck for eligible domestic flights. Saudi applicants will undergo rigorous vetting by both U.S. and Saudi Arabian authorities, including an in-person interview conducted by CBP before enrollment. Diane J. Sabatino, Executive Assistant Commissioner of CBP's Office of Field Operations, said travel should build bridges and that extending Global Entry eligibility to Saudi Arabian citizens makes international travel more seamless for trusted travelers while strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
Saudi citizens may use the Trusted Traveler mobile application during the application process to apply, check membership status, schedule enrollment interviews and manage or renew memberships; once enrolled, members may also use the app to confirm their arrival in the United States.
Membership in Global Entry is valid for five years, subject to continuous compliance with all program requirements, and any violation may result in enforcement action including termination of membership. Global Entry is one of CBP's four Trusted Traveler Programs, with millions of members worldwide. The 22 existing partners include Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Germany, India, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. (Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection)
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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